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Redneck Shipping Container House<a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/cargotecture">Cargotecture</a> isn't just for yuppie do-gooders with a penchant for recycled materials and contemporary architecture. Those interested in hunting and fishing can also take advantage of the modular characteristics, ease of use and the plug-and-play capabilities of shipping containers. Just because their decor may not meet the taste of most readers of <a href="http://www.dwell.com/">Dwell</a> magazine, doesn't mean this house stacks up any less in terms of sustainability. In fact, the home is made from two shipping containers and comes complete with a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/toilet-made-from-poo-transforms-excrement-into-energy/">composting toilet</a>, solar photovoltaics, solar hot water, biomass heating, and vintage decor.1
Redneck Shipping Container HouseAlthough it's not clear whether the home was designed by an architect, it appears to be a clever project that make efficient use of space.2
Redneck Shipping Container House<a href="http://thechive.com/2011/07/26/unbelievable-home-built-out-of-two-shipping-containers-39-photos/" target="_blank">The Chive</a> has tons of pictures of the construction of the home.3
Redneck Shipping Container HouseThe pictures show everything from the containers being dropped on the lot and buried into the hill all the way through final construction and the addition of furniture and decor.4
Redneck Shipping Container HouseTwo containers were set next to each other, and a large arched hole was cut in-between to connect them together and create a larger living space.5
Redneck Shipping Container HouseThe interior was framed with 2x4's then insulated and paneled with wood, and double-paned windows were installed on 3 sides.6
Redneck Shipping Container HouseA look into the tiny kitchen and dining area.7
Redneck Shipping Container HouseThe home makes use of both solar pv and solar hot water to reduce energy demands.8
Redneck Shipping Container HouseThe two-bedroom, one-bath house features a composting toilet to save water.9
Redneck Shipping Container HouseHunting and camo decor are consistent throughout.10
Redneck Shipping Container HouseThe construction of the shipping container home.11
Redneck Shipping Container HousePaint on the exterior shows where the windows should be installed.12
Redneck Shipping Container HouseThe home is partially buried into the hillside.13
Redneck Shipping Container HouseFraming the interior.14














